About the workshop
One of a suite of NICAS workshops, our Lead Climbing Workshop builds on safety skills learned during CWDI or in-house training. Expanding the topics of lead climbing to be more NICAS focused, including introducing gameplay, using alternative backup options when simu-leading, and legal considerations around age and maturity. It includes:
- Leading: Legal and Operational Considerations
- NICAS Lead-Preparation Module
- NICAS Leading Module
- Lead Climbing Skills
- Lead Belaying Skills
- Games and Drills
Trainer
This workshop will be hosted by Ben Brooks, a member of our Coach Development Team. Find out more about Ben
Venue
Redpoint Climbing Centre, Bristol
Who can attend?
- Attendees must work at a NICAS accredited centre
Course Fees
- £75 + VAT (£90) per person
What you will need
- Suitable clothing/footwear for climbing activities
Before the course
- If you have any specific questions or additional learning requirements, please let us know when you book
- Please download any course materials sent by email and look through these before the session if possible
More information
- We require a minimum 4 attendees to run this workshop. If fewer than 4 people have booked 10 days before the course date, NICAS reserves the right to reschedule. We will issue refunds if the new date is not suitable.
- This workshop is open to coaches from any accredited centre. If you’d like to book an exclusive workshop at your wall, please contact us.
- Online bookings will close at 12 noon the day before the course. If you need to make a last minute booking, please call 0300 7729872 to enquire.
- If you would prefer to pay by invoice, please choose an “Online induction: Pay by invoice” ticket, and we will email an invoice to be paid within 30 days.
- If you require a VAT receipt, please email us or choose to pay by invoice. Your invoice will contain all VAT details and can be paid by card or online bank transfer.
- Access to NICAS resources is restricted to personnel running the NICAS schemes at our accredited centres. Evidence of working at a NICAS accredited centre will be required to attend the workshop and access related resources.